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Corridor care: RCN declares ‘national emergency’ and demands political action
Nursing staff are regularly forced to provide care to patients in chairs and corridors, compromising patient safety and dignity. We’re asking members to call it out and join our fight to eradicate the practice.
Updated: 16 February 2025 -
RCN call for urgent action on corridor care recognised at top level
NHS England has sent a letter to all health and care providers saying corridor care should never be considered the ‘norm’.
Updated: 16 February 2025 -
Pay justice needed now: research reveals depths of nursing pay cut
Above-inflation pay rise needed now, as new report shows concerning real-terms decline in public sector pay.
Updated: 25 August 2024 -
Nursing education crisis: ‘we need action now’
Nursing lecturers tell us they’re facing redundancy amid severe financial challenges affecting universities. The next UK government must deliver an emergency intervention within 100 days of taking office, insists the RCN.
Updated: 3 November 2024 -
End social care worker exploitation now, demands RCN
Sign our open letter to party leaders insisting whoever forms the next UK government launches an urgent investigation into this scandal.
Updated: 1 December 2024 -
Negotiate NHS pay through summer, RCN leader urges next PM
We’ve launched our general election manifesto of 12 points to solve the nursing crisis, with a substantial pay rise for all nursing staff the top priority.
Updated: 6 August 2025 -
RCN calls to scrap unfair benefit rules for migrant nursing staff
Risk of workforce mass exodus as migrant nursing staff twice as likely to be in financial difficulty than domestic colleagues.
Updated: 15 June 2025 -
BMA collective action: how does this affect you?
GP contractors and partners will take collective action from today, which could have an impact on RCN members.
Updated: 1 August 2024 -
Refusal to treat: RCN guidance updated following health secretary comments
We’re supporting nursing staff fearful of racist attacks and providing practical advice during ongoing unrest.
Updated: 6 January 2025 -
RCN Awards: 2024 winners announced as Congress begins in Wales
This year, we announce 7 new RCN Fellows and 7 Award of Merit recipients, as well as the annual Representative, Student Ambassador and Forum Achievement award winners. Find out more about their exceptional contributions to the RCN.
Updated: 26 August 2025
